It’s Thanksgiving over in the US, and the Brazilian took the time to send American UFC heavyweight world champion Stipe Miocic a polite message on Twitter hoping he has a great time in in his new home.

And after his nice message, he tacked on a little challenge to Miocic’s heavyweight title, challenging the Ohio firefighter/fighter to a title fight at UFC 209 in Brooklyn on February 11.

Dos Santos won the UFC title in November 2011 with his stunning 64-second KO of Cain Velasquez at the inaugural UFC on FOX event in Anaheim, California.

After defending his belt against Frank Mir in his next fight, JDS lost his title to Velasquez in a rematch and the big-punching Brazilian has alternated wins and losses for the four years up to present day.

But his last performance, a comprehensive outboxing of the dangerous and in-form Ben Rothwell in Zagreb, Croatia earlier this year, was arguably his best since capturing the title five years ago.

And with his old rival Velasquez set to face fellow ex-champ Fabricio Werdum in a de-facto title eliminator, ‘JDS’ hopes he can jump the queue and get a bout with Miocic before either of his two fellow contenders are ready to step up.

Miocic defeated Werdum by first-round KO to win the title, then backed up that victory with another first-round KO as he stopped Alistair Overeem in his first title defence in his hometown of Cleveland.

The defending champ has lost just twice in his pro MMA career, with the most recent coming against dos Santos after the Brazilian took a unanimous decision after five thrilling rounds in Phoenix two years ago.

A rematch would give dos Santos his shot at the gold, while offering Miocic the chance to avenge that loss.

And if that bout does get made dos Santos will have additional motivation after the gentle giant announced to his fans on Twitter that he’s all set to become a father.